Machining Centers

Five-Axis 18 Mar 2019

Matsuura's New Five-Axis VMC Features Expanded Workpiece Capacity

Making its debut in the United States this year, the MAM72-70V from Matsuura Machinery is a high-speed, large-capacity five-axis VMC.

Automation 9 Mar 2019

If at First Your CNC Machine Shop Doesn’t Succeed with Robots, Automate Again

Alexandria Industries struggled with its first robotic machining cell. However, the aluminum extrusion components manufacturer — now with more than 20 robots — discovered that by simplifying and standardizing its automation strategy, it could reap the benefits of unattended machining even for relatively low batch sizes.

Automation 6 Mar 2019

Five-Axis Machining Center Is Automated-Cell Ready

Eastec 2019: SW North America’s automated multi-spindle five-axis CNC machining center, the BA W02-22i, features an integrated robot and pallet storage unit.

Vertical Machining Centers 5 Mar 2019

Compact Milling Machine Handles Tilted Workpieces

Eastec 2019: GF Machining Solutions will display the Mikron Mill S 400 U, a compact, high-speed, high-precision milling machine.

Holemaking 5 Mar 2019

VMC's 20-ft. Long T-Slot Bed Enables Simultaneous Machining, Unloading

Eastec 2019: FlexCNC, an offshoot of FlexArm, introduces the G series of vertical machining centers for face milling, helical milling, rough milling and drilling large and long parts in a single setup.

Vertical Machining Centers 28 Feb 2019

Compact VMC Eases Part Location for Faster Setups

Eastec 2019: The Datron Neo is a compact milling machine with a footprint of 27.5" × 51".

Vertical Machining Centers 25 Feb 2019

Mazak to Host May Technology Event in Illinois

The event will also be the site of the Technology & Manufacturing Association’s Precision Machining Competition for Illinois high school students

Automation 22 Feb 2019

Dual-Spindle Machining Center Includes Automation Features

Eastec 2019: On display will be Emag’s VL 3 Duo, a multi-spindle machine for the high-production manufacturing of chucked parts up to 6 inches in diameter.

Vertical Machining Centers 22 Feb 2019

When Machining Long Parts, Machine Shop Climate Matters

Machining long titanium tufting needle bars required a milling machine with a super-long X-axis travel. But the real challenge was thermal compensation in the Georgia heat.